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Surya Sabhapathy, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
English
SPECIALTIES
Medication Management
ADHD
Depression
Postpartum Depression
PTSD/Trauma
LGBTQIA+

Education and training

  • University of Michigan Medical School (Doctor of Medicine )

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Surya Sabhapathy, MD

Surya Sabhapathy, MD, MPH is a board-certified adult psychiatrist based in Chicago, IL. They earned their medical and public health degrees from the University of Michigan, then completed residency training at the University of Illinois - Chicago. They served on the UIC faculty as an attending psychiatrist for several years before joining Talkiatry.  

Dr. Sabhapathy is an experienced general psychiatrist specializing in LGBTQ+ and women's mental health. They previously directed UIC's psychiatric Gender and Sexuality Clinic, providing LGBTQ+ affirming care with an emphasis on support for gender-expansive patients. They have contributed to the National Curriculum on Reproductive Psychiatry, and continue to manage mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum. Their other clinical interests include PTSD, ADHD, co-occurring medical conditions, and culturally sensitive care.  

Dr. Sabhapathy values warmth, curiosity, and shared decision-making. Initial sessions focus on comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and understanding individual goals. From there, Dr. Sabhapathy works with patients to develop treatment plans that may combine medication management, supportive therapy, and positive lifestyle changes

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Specialties
Medication Management
ADHD
Depression
Postpartum Depression
PTSD/Trauma
LGBTQIA+
States
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Languages
English
Takes insurance
Virtual visits
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